Uncle Billy opened the meeting by speaking aloud what the others were thinking.

She opened the meeting, then gave the podium to Eve.

The tall Black wizard opens the meeting with his announcement.

The women opened the meeting with a plea that all political prisoners be released.

President Bush opened the meeting with a brief but eloquent speech.

"We cannot change history," the Governor said in opening the meeting.

At least he was opening the meeting with some small talk.

Adizes might open the meeting with a joke or a little story about how he felt.

He sat down following his speech, and then the moderator, who had a Jewish name, opened the meeting to questions from the audience.

As she walked to her place at the end of the table, she opened the meeting.